The 2026 All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE) is being held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre from September 1 to 3. More than 1,000 exhibitors from over 30 countries and regions have gathered across 92,000 m² of exhibition space. This year’s key themes include low-carbon production, functional materials and intelligent technology.
Connecting the world through leather trade
01. Solutions
Haifeng follows the latest industry developments. The direction is clear: greener, more efficient and more precise production.
We specialize in process equipment for polyurethane processing and have developed an integrated set of solutions addressing frequent production challenges in solvent-free processing, color matching and foaming.
▸ Solvent-free three-coat solution
As environmental requirements become more stringent, the future for solvent-based processes is increasingly constrained. The core value of a solvent-free three-coat solution is that it releases no organic solvents during production, addressing VOC emissions at the source. It is suitable for products such as sofa leather and automotive leather, where environmental performance and quality requirements are high. The three-coat process creates a more robust coating structure and supports the product’s hand feel and durability. For production lines considering environmental upgrades, it provides a path that does not require sacrificing product quality.
▸ Online color matching for oil-based resins
Color is the first impression of a leather product. Traditional color matching relies on operator experience, making color variation between batches more likely, while the adjustment process takes time and wastes material. Online color matching replaces subjective judgment with defined standards. The system checks and adjusts color in real time during production, improving consistency along with color-matching efficiency and raw-material utilization. Its value is immediate in production with multiple batches and colors.
▸ Online color matching for water-based resins
Water-based systems are an important part of the industry’s green transition, but color matching is more challenging than with oil-based resins. The systems differ, pigment compatibility varies, and color changes during drying follow different patterns. This online color-matching solution is designed for those challenges, making color management on water-based production lines controllable and repeatable. It helps producers adopt water-based processes while managing color quality.
▸ Physical foaming for resins
The feel and texture of leather depend heavily on the quality of its foam layer. Physical foaming uses precise process control to create a uniform, stable cell structure in the resin. Compared with chemical foaming, it offers clear advantages in cell uniformity, lightweight construction and feel adjustment. The process can be tailored to both apparel leather requiring a soft touch and luggage leather requiring a degree of structural support.
02. From individual machines to a production line: A complete, practical solution
We provide more than individual machines. Our solutions cover critical stages from environmental compliance to quality control and from color management to hand-feel adjustment. We also support rapid integration with existing conveyors and robotic arms to protect customers’ current production-line investments as much as possible.
Contact us to explore the technical details
Industry professionals are gathering in Shanghai during the leather exhibition to discuss technology and trends and explore partnership opportunities. Our team is available to talk. Contact us to discuss innovative polyurethane applications and ways to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
The exhibition will end, but the search for better processes continues. We look forward to demonstrating the technology’s real value with partners who share a commitment to excellence.
03. Customer installations and on-site examples
